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Chipotle Quinoa Casserole with Chicken

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb cooked chicken
  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 1 16 oz jar salsa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1.5 cups frozen corn
  • 1 small zucchini
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • 8 oz shredded cheese

Spices

  • 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder

Optional Garnishes

  • to taste chopped fresh cilantro
  • to taste fresh lime wedges
  • to taste avocado

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking dish.
  2. Combine chicken, spices, quinoa, salsa, water, corn, zucchini, green chiles, and cheese in the baking dish.
  3. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 50-60 minutes until quinoa is tender.
  4. Remove foil, add remaining cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Let the casserole stand for 15 minutes before serving with optional garnishes.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8 servings
Calories
288
Total fat
9g
Total carbohydrates
32g
Total protein
24g
Sodium
753mg
Cholesterol
48mg

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